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The full inspection history
5 inspections
Canvass
Oct 1, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-501.115 OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB COVER OVER LIGHTBULB IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 2 LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB COVER AND TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 8:30AM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFEFTY FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED, COOKED, AND/OR SERVED DURING OPERATING HOURS. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:25AM. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED; IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM AT 88.2F AND IN THE GIRL'S WASHROOM AT 84.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOT WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F AT HANDWSHING SINKS. FACILITY OWNER CONTACTED A PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED TRASH/DEBRIS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB COVER OVER LIGHTBULB IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 2 LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB COVER AND TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.